No, it's not a trick! Rockstar are implementing a so called 'Stimulus Package'
this month to say sorry to the GTA Online players that have experienced
problems during the launch.

The online version of Grand Theft Auto V launched after the release of the console game, which won widespread critical acclaim and broke sales records.

Rockstar North, the game's makers, pre-emptively warned fans before the online game went live that "plenty of issues are bound to occur" and that huge demand will make the first few days "even more temperamental" than standard launches.

GTA V online lets up to 16 players form teams and enter the world of Los Santos to carry out crimes, take part in races, complete missions and play sports.

Rockstar will be releasing updates and fixing glitches in the coming weeks and has urged players to get in touch when problems arise.

Since hitting shelves last month the console version of the game has broken record sales, bringing in £500 million in its first 24 hours on sale and £1 billion after three days – believed to be the fastest entertainment product to reach the milestone.